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Critical Thinking: How Not to Get Sucked into the Cult of Online Business

Critical Thinking: How Not to Get Sucked into the Cult of Online Business

FromDuped: The Dark Side of Online Business


Critical Thinking: How Not to Get Sucked into the Cult of Online Business

FromDuped: The Dark Side of Online Business

ratings:
Length:
71 minutes
Released:
Dec 6, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Hands up if you’ve ever been swept up in the moment and made a purchase, but then later wondered what the heck you were thinking.  Been there, done that… and got the crappy product or service we didn’t actually need.  But why does this happen? Why do we get all excited and seemingly throw our critical thinking skills out the window?Well, friends, it’s because this is what the online business world WANTS us to do.They want us to forget to take a beat before we buy.  So — how do we avoid getting sucked into this trap? In the season finale of Duped, we’re talking about how to cultivate and apply critical thinking before you hit the buy now button. Learn more at duped.online
Released:
Dec 6, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (50)

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve been duped by a celebrity entrepreneur or coach, or watched with wonderment as people do downright dirty things to grow their business online, this is the show for you. When it comes to starting and growing a business online, there’s no denying the appeal of a flexible, freedom-filled life where you can make more money than you ever imagined. But behind the glossy images on Instagram and big promises, there’s a dark side. In Duped, your hosts Dr. Michelle Mazur and Maggie Patterson do a deep dive into everything that’s wrong with the online business world. From scammy life coaches to sleazy sales practices to cult and MLM style tactics we talk about all of it. You’ll learn what to watch for as a consumer so you can protect yourself from falling prey to these tricks and tactics.